An investigation finds unpaid fines and modest settlements have left New York City's crackdown on illegal short‑term rentals undercut. Legal wins are real, but the cash collected often isn’t.

Early-morning flames shot from sixth-floor windows at a NYCHA building in East Harlem; FDNY contained the blaze and no injuries were reported.

Former NHLer Mikhail Grabovski faces an assault charge after an alleged postgame confrontation at a Markham rink. Court records name the opposing coach as the alleged victim and a first appearance is set for June 12.

One Times Square is now open for timed visits: a 360° viewing deck, multi‑floor exhibits and up‑close New Year’s Eve ball experiences are on offer. Tickets and premium packages are available online.

In her first interview since leaving prison, Jen Shah says confronting prosecutors' evidence made her plead guilty and vows to repay more than $6.6 million to victims.

A private family office signed a 10‑year lease at 9 West 57th averaging $327.50 per square foot, marking a new Manhattan high for office rent.

Creators behind the 'Visit Sicily' social project opened a bakery-café at 86 E. 7th St., serving cannoli, cassata and arancini made with imported Sicilian ingredients.

Zhan "Johnny" Petrosyants, a longtime associate of Eric Adams, was arrested March 31 and indicted April 1 on federal health‑care fraud and money‑laundering charges.

Owners signaled support after reports that bidders offered hundreds of millions — with some proposals topping $1 billion — for permanent NBA‑FIBA league spots across 12 cities.

A supervisor at the NYC Sheriff's Office says she was reassigned after refusing to sidestep background checks for a large 2025 deputy class. Her account raises fresh questions about vetting.

Light rain and northeast winds will slow the Thursday commute; dense fog and minor coastal flooding possible tonight.

Complaints to the state attorney general over deed theft jumped 240% from 2023 to 2025, prompting prosecutions and new protections for homeowners.

Two people attacked a 53-year-old man near West 52nd Street and Ninth Avenue and stole a Rolex, phone and about $4,000. Authorities posted an alert and are offering a reward for tips.